Model year guide

1996 Dodge dakota

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Dodge dakota is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Dodge dakota at a glance

Combined15 mpg

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1996 Dodge dakota MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,078

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Dodge dakota costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,390
Fuel only$20,390
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Dodge dakota trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport, SLT
Engines
5.2L 8-cyl

1996 Dodge dakota vehicles on record

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1996 Dodge dakota — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Dodge dakota have any safety recalls?

Recall data for the 1996 Dodge dakota is being refreshed — enter a VIN to check a specific car against official NHTSA records.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Dodge dakota get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1996 Dodge dakota at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.